There is no prescription for this.

I felt inspired to write this post, as there's a weight on my mind. Good intentions, advice, and concern from loved ones are not lost on me. What works for some, might not work for others, which is true in all aspects of life. We all grieve and process pain differently. For some, it's getting back out there, being social, therapy, yoga, meditation, exercise, and too many others to list. For others, it's being tranquil, quiet, watching tv and movies, baking, cooking, being at home. For some, it depends on the situation entirely. One thing for certain is that there is no prescription for handling grief. I know its uncomfortable for people to see their loved ones in pain, and the instinct is wanting to speed it up or snap them out of their funk. I feel the same way when I see others in pain. What I am learning, is there is no right or wrong way to handle this. I try to stay true to my mind and spirit. I try to check in with myself every day and see how I'm doing and what I want to do and what I don't want to do. I'm at the point in my life where if I feel like enjoying solitude, or distracting myself with work, or just wanting to be lazy, I want to do that. Some people get energy from others, and what I am realizing as I get older, is that I might be introverted, presenting extroverted. My energy is drained around others and having too many plans and obligations. In grief, I want solitude more than anything and the freedom to choose what my mind, body, and soul want to do every single day, without question. I truly appreciate that people think certain activities and actions can make their loved one "feel better", but not every situation has a prescription. Sometimes, it's just time. For now, I am enjoying my quiet moments at home, seeing my family, relaxing in nature, writing, bird watching, hanging with my partner, running errands, and keeping it low-key.